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WORLD RANKING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ranking
1, record 1, English, ranking
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rank 2, record 1, English, rank
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A grade of official standing or status of a tennis player vis-à-vis that of other players whose names are found in a list drawn up in order of ability, point accumulation and past tournament performances. 3, record 1, English, - ranking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
National ranking lists, made up annually for tournament players by the governing associations in almost every country, are normally official, but international rankings are not. 3, record 1, English, - ranking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Ranking" is often shortened to "rank" when referring to a position in the computer standings. 3, record 1, English, - ranking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... 72 weeks in the top spot in the computer rankings. 4, record 1, English, - ranking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
André Agassi takes over the No. 1 ranking two weeks after defeating Sampras at the Lipton. 5, record 1, English, - ranking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
... a ranking in the top 60 (he started 1994 at No. 48) .... 6, record 1, English, - ranking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 CONT
... the ranks of the men’s game, particularly among the Americans, never have been deeper .... 7, record 1, English, - ranking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
to clinch a rank 3, record 1, English, - ranking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
drop out of the top 10 of the world ranking, lose one's No. 1 ranking, raise one's ranking(from 60 to 13), recapture/regain the number(1) ranking, be restored to the top ranking, wrest the number 1 ranking(from somebody else) 3, record 1, English, - ranking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 PHR
ranking is assured, ranking drops, ranking has slipped 3, record 1, English, - ranking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- classement
1, record 1, French, classement
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rang 2, record 1, French, rang
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position dans laquelle un joueur de tennis est classé selon le mérite, la valeur. 3, record 1, French, - classement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le classement est obtenu par la prise en compte des résultats dans l'ensemble des nombreux tournois dits «du Grand Prix», donnant un certain nombre de points selon le parcours effectué. Il est constamment mis à jour, les résultats d'un tournoi annulant ceux du même tournoi l'année précédente. L'ensemble des résultats d'une année couronne le meilleur joueur et la meilleure joueuse (les nos 1) mondiaux. Ces classements sont établis pour les hommes par l'A.T.P. (Association des tennismen professionnels), pour les femmes par la WTA [Women's Tennis Association]. Le sport est régi par l'ITF (International Tennis Federation), qui a succédé en 1977 à la vénérable F.I.L.T. (Fédération internationale de lawn tennis). 4, record 1, French, - classement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pour atteindre un classement supérieur, il faut battre, toujours dans l'année, au moins trois joueurs classés à un meilleur handicap sans subir de défaites appelées contre-performances. 5, record 1, French, - classement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Établie 5e favorite, la gagnante du tournoi Katerina Maleeva éprouve quelques difficultés avec son classement international (41e) depuis le retrait des compétitions de sa sœur Manuela, amie, confidente et compagne d'entraînement. 6, record 1, French, - classement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Je ne me consume pas à m'inquiéter de mon rang. Je joue, je gagne, et le classement prend soin de lui-même. 2, record 1, French, - classement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mise en garde : le terme français «classement» est polysémique. 3, record 1, French, - classement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
classement annuel 3, record 1, French, - classement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
échelon du classement, sommet du classement 3, record 1, French, - classement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 PHR
prétendant au classement 3, record 1, French, - classement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 PHR
dépasser quelqu'un au classement mondial 3, record 1, French, - classement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- seeded
1, record 2, English, seeded
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Judged by an organizing committee as occupying a position which enables him or her to fill one of the top entries in an upcoming tennis tournament. 2, record 2, English, - seeded
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fourth-seeded Croatian became the tournament’s first major upset victim when he tumbled to a 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 loss to Mikael Tillstrom at Roland Garros stadium. 1, record 2, English, - seeded
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The seeded players are rated on the basis of performance and ability. They are listed in numbered order prior to the draw, and the seeds are positioned as specified by tournament regulations. 2, record 2, English, - seeded
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The related term "ranked" is more generic, i. e. one can be ranked in the top 50 in the world without being "seeded"(among the top 16) in a tournament. Other related terms : be seeded, ranking, unseeded, seeding. 3, record 2, English, - seeded
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Top-seeded player. 3, record 2, English, - seeded
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- établi tête de série
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tabli%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20s%C3%A9rie
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- établie tête de série 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9tablie%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20s%C3%A9rie
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jugé(e), par un comité organisateur, comme occupant une position au classement qui le ou la place au nombre des meilleurs joueurs à participer à un prochain tournoi. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tabli%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20s%C3%A9rie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Établies troisièmes têtes de série, mesdemoiselles Hingis et Jeon ont plié l'échine face aux Néerlandaises Kim de Weille et Yvette Basting. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tabli%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20s%C3%A9rie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les têtes de série sont déterminées selon les performances au cours de la dernière période de douze mois. Leurs noms sont consignés, par ordre de priorité, sur une liste publiée avant le tirage au sort puis inscrits au tableau selon le règlement régissant le tournoi. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tabli%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20s%C3%A9rie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-09-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Glass
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- frit seal glass
1, record 3, English, frit%20seal%20glass
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... market shares for ITO coating glass for LCD and rotary transformer products accounted for 45% and 55%, respectively and Frit seal glass which is powder glass for sealing both front and back sides of color braun tube also registered the world market share of 35%, ranking the 1st position. 2, record 3, English, - frit%20seal%20glass
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de verre
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- verre en poudre pour soudure
1, record 3, French, verre%20en%20poudre%20pour%20soudure
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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